Seychelles Indian Ocean Games: History of the Seychelles

The Seychelles Islands are hosting the 8th Indian Ocean Island Games for the second time since its inauguration games in 1979. 

A past record of the Seychelles Achievements in the Indian Ocean Island Games:

• At the Indian Ocean Island Games in Mauritius in 2003 : Seychelles won 113 Medals ( 43 Gold, 40 Silver, and 30 Bronze). They completed the games in third place.
• At the Indian Ocean Island Games in Madagascar in 2007: Seychelles won 99 medals ( 35 gold, 27 silver and 37 Bronze).
• At the Indian Ocean Island Games in Reunion in 1998: Seychelles won 68 medals (13 gold, 26 silver and 29 bronze).
• At the Indian Ocean Island Games Inaugural Games in 1979 in Reunion: Seychelles won 29 medals (11 gold, 8 silver and 10 bronze).
• At the Indian Ocean Island Games in Mauritius in 1985: Seychelles won 24 medals (6 gold, 9 silver and 9 bronze).
• At the Indian Ocean Island Games in Madagascar in 1990: Seychelles won 23 medals (6 gold, 4 silver and 13 bronze).

The Seychelles Islands are buzzing with much excitement as the opening ceremony is only hours away.

We wish the Seychelles Athletes all the best for the games ahead.

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